Exclusive: Steve Niles on ‘30 Days of Night: Dark Days’
Posted on: November 24, 2009 | Filed under: 30 Days of Night: Dark Days, Film News | 0 Comments
Call it counter-programming. At a time when vampire romance tales threaten to completely extinguish any reminder that the undead were once creatures to be feared rather than swooned over, shooting has at long last begun on the sequel to 30 Days of Night, the Josh Hartnett-starring film adaptation of Steve Niles fan-favorite comic book. Filling in for the Melissa George, the first film’s heroine/survivor is Lost’s Kiele Sanchez, who’s joined by genre veteran Mia Kirshner and Sanchez’s fellow Lostie Harold Perrineau. Last week we chatted with Niles from his home in LA about what we can expect from 30 Days of Night: Dark Days.
How did this come about in the wake of the first film?
We thought the first 30 Days did really well. It did really good at the box office and has certainly gained a lot of popularity online. So we were pushing that right from the get go. But at first we didn’t get the immediate response we wanted. Then [director] Ben [Katai] and I made the deal to just go ahead and do the script. We had such a great time doing the script, pretty soon after that we got the whole thing greenl it. This is really the strangest project in that it went from one week when it didn’t look like it was going to happen to the next week, when they were like, “Pack your bags for Vancouver.” I’ve never had anything turn around so fast. I think a lot of that goes to Ben and the script, and what he’s been doing with directing and keeping this project moving forward. It took sevens years to get 30 Days of Night on the screen so that was like the ultimate slow grind and then this was all the sudden, “It’s happening!” I’ve never had that happen.
Exclusive: Producer Talks 30 Days of Night: Dark Days From the Set
Posted on: November 24, 2009 | Filed under: 30 Days of Night: Dark Days, Film News | 0 Comments
Dread Central hit the set of Sony’s 30 Days of Night: Dark Days earlier this month – the film wraps principal photography today in Vancouver, Canada, under the watchful eye of co-scripter (with Steve Niles) and director Ben Ketai – and while there sat down with producer JR Young (among others) to discuss the flick (cast interviews to come).
“This is a very edgy film,” Young, who previously produced The Messengers, told Dread while intently watching a scene being played out in video village – a scene which featured a rather hysterical and bloody actress (Katherine Isabelle) pleading for her life. “Ben knows this world. I think it comes natural to him.”
Starring Kiele (A Perfect Getaway) Sanchez, Mia (De Palma’s The Black Dahlia) Kirschner, Rhys (“Entourage”) Coiro, Diora (Night of the Demons) Baird, Harold (“Lost”) Perrineau, Troy (A Marine Story) Ruptash, Jackson Berlin, John De Santis, Marco Sorian, Monique (Cabin in the Woods) Ganderton, and the previously-mentioned horror-fave Katherine (Ginger Snaps, “Supernatural”) Isabelle, Dark Days appears poised according to Young to be a rather faithful adaptation of Niles’ graphic novel of the same name.
30 Days of Night: Dark Days Cast Comes Together
Posted on: October 20, 2009 | Filed under: 30 Days of Night: Dark Days, Film News | 1 Comment
Mia Kirshner, Rhys Coiro, Harold Perrineau (Lost), Diora Baird (Night of the Demons) and Monique Ganderton are joining the cast of 30 Days of Night: Dark Days, the sequel to 2007′s 30 Days of Night.
Kirshner (The L Word) is reportedly set to play the vampire known as Lilith. Coiro (soon to be seen in the Straw Dogs remake) is taking a leading role. It still unknown who is locked for the role of Stella, previously played by Melissa George.
Ben Ketai is directing this sequel and is working from a script by Steve Niles. The story follows a lonely and desperate woman (Stella) who joins a group of rogue vampire hunters to seek revenge on the bloodsuckers responsible for an attack on her tiny Alaska town.
Mia in Burlesque
Posted on: August 02, 2009 | Filed under: Burlesque, Film News, News & Gossip | 0 Comments
According to Steve Antin’s Twitter, it looks like Mia is on board for his new film Burlesque. I’ll update as more information arises. Thanks to Phoenix for the information. 
Catching up
Posted on: February 24, 2009 | Filed under: Miscellaneous, Miss Conception, Public Appearances | 1 Comment
My apologies for the recent lack of updates. I’ve had a ton of things going on in my personal life lately and I just haven’t had much time for online things. I’m sure you all understand how that goes. Now to play catch up even though you probably already know about it…
Enter for a chance to win a piece of Jenny Schecter’s wardrobe in the Jenny Schecter Memorial Sweepstakes.
Mia will be attending Starfury: L6 this year. The convention runs September 18-20. The gold tickets are sold out, but they still have full weekend and day passes available. Click here to for full information. Thanks to Jo for the heads up!
Miss Conception dvd screencaps and featurette screencaps are now available in the gallery.
Mia in Jane and Jane magazine
Posted on: January 12, 2009 | Filed under: Media Alerts, Miss Conception | 2 Comments
A big thanks to Candice for letting me know that Mia is featured on the cover and in the current issue of Jane and Jane magazine. I’ve never seen this mag in stores, so I will most likely have to order it, but as soon as I get a copy in my hot little hands, scans will be added to the gallery.
Personal, Meet Political
In sharp contrast to her navel-gazing character on The L Word, Mia Kirshner has no problem thinking globally. Jane and Jane caught up to the actress in Austin, Texas, on her book tour for I Live Here, a “paper documentary” benefiting Amnesty International.
‘Miss Conception’ on DVD
Posted on: July 31, 2008 | Filed under: Film News, Miss Conception | 0 Comments
First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD release of MISS CONCEPTION. Written by Camilla Leslie and directed by Eric Styles, MISS CONCEPTION follows baby-crazed Georgina Scott (Heather Graham, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me) as she races against her ticking biological clock to conceive a child through unconventional, but comedic methods. The DVD is in stores August 5, 2008 at an SRP of $24.98.
Georgina Scott is a broody 33 year-old, who sends her boyfriend, Zak, (Tom Ellis) packing when it has become apparent that he doesn’t share her desire for a bundle of joy. Zak sets off on a documentary shoot in hopes that she’ll cool off in his absence. But Georgina discovers that early menopause runs in her family and heads for a specialist with her reluctant best friend, Clem (Mia Kirshner, “The L Word”), in tow. Learning that her baby making days are numbered, Georgina enlists Clem and their camp pal, Justin (Orlando Seale), to make the most of it. A battle plan is drawn up but their escapades become increasingly frantic as Georgina explores internet sperm donors, night clubbers, a love struck co-worker and funeral-goers in her desperate and hilarious attempts to beat the biological clock.
MISS CONCEPTION– Specifications
Running Time – 94 Minutes
Rated – R
Pre-book Date – July 1, 2008
Street Date – August, 5, 2008
Sound: 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround
SRP: $24.98
Aspect ratio: 16×9
Special Features: Previews and Subtitles (English and Spanish)
ABOUT FIRST LOOK STUDIOS
First Look Studios, a leading independent supplier in the entertainment marketplace, acquires, markets and distributes feature films, television series and specialty programming, and owns a vast title library of contemporary and classic product. With distribution through Theatrical, DVD, Television and Digital channels, FLS has enjoyed success with such recent releases as The Contract, Day of the Dead and Paris Je T’aime, as well as television series such as The Cosby Show, Cybill and Grace Under Fire, FLS also distributes the extremely successful UFC fights and “Ghost Hunters” series. FLS’ upcoming releases include August, Transsiberian and Sukiyaki Western Django.
SheKnows ‘Miss Conception’ clip
Posted on: June 10, 2008 | Filed under: Media Alerts, Miss Conception | 0 Comments
This is the first film clip I’ve seen that features Mia, so I thought I’d post it here for you guys. I know the film hasn’t gotten the greatest reviews ever, but Mia and Heather look utterly adorable and I’m excited to see them in a project together.
Source: SheKnows.com
‘Miss Conception’ Trailer
Posted on: April 29, 2008 | Filed under: Film News, Media Alerts, Miss Conception | 4 Comments
Click here to watch it at traileraddict.com.
‘Miss Conception’ Acquired by First Look
Posted on: March 11, 2008 | Filed under: Film News, Miss Conception | 0 Comments
First Look Studios is pleased to announce the acquisition of “Miss Conception,” formerly titled “Buy Borrow and Steal,” starring Heather Graham, Mia Kirshner and Tom Ellis. The film is directed by Eric Styles, written by Camilla Leslie and produced by Doris Kirch. Blue Angel Films limited co-produced with Miromar Entertainment AG, in association with BBS Productions Ltd and the support of Northern Ireland Screen.
Recently acquired by First Look Studios at the Berlin film Festival, The deal was brokered by First Look’s EVP of Acquisitions, Gary Hirsch, and Oliver Mahrdt of Hanns Wolters International.
“Miss Conception” tells the story of Georgina (Heather Graham), a broody 33-year-old woman who sends her partner packing when it becomes obvious that he does not share her desire for children. Zak (Tom Ellis) hopes she’ll cool off while he is away on a planned business trip. But Georgina, discovering early menopause runs in her family, hears her biological clock ticking like an atom bomb and must answer the call. She turns to her reluctant best friend Clem (Mia Kirshner) to recruit the perfect but unsuspecting man to fulfill her dreams for a child.
“I’m delighted to have First Look Studios releasing the film theatrically in the US,” says Oliver Mahrdt. “The producer Doris Kirch and co-producer Michel Morales are looking forward to the world premiere at the 25th anniversary of the Miami Film Festival tonight.”
“I am confident that women will relate to Heather’s character in this light-hearted look at a dilemma that millions of women face. At the same time, men will enjoy watching Heather and Mia Kirshner so it is a perfect date movie,” says Gary Hirsch.
“Miss Conception” is slated for a June 2008 release.
Source: sys-con.com